Polybia paulista is a species of eusocial wasp occurring in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. Wasps and hornets; stings Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Polybia scutellaris — considered venomous
- Polybia jurinei — considered venomous
- Polybia occidentalis — considered venomous
- Brachygastra scutellaris — considered venomous
- Polybia ruficeps — considered venomous
- Polybia raui — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Vespidae
- Genus
- Polybia
- Species
- Polybia paulista
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